Bermuda

Splendidly secluded, no neon sights, limited automobiles and strict environmental laws give Bermuda its ambiance and purity. It’s more than just a beautiful place, it is an island with a thriving culture, a rich history, and an abundance of activities. It has been said the people of Bermuda is the proudest natural resource any nation could desire.

Did you know Bermuda has more golf courses per square mile than anywhere in the world? You’ve probably heard the legends of the Bermuda Triangle – believe what you’d like, but the nation is the world’s number one wreck diving destination. How about the pink beaches? A small single-celled animal named Red Forams that lives under the coral reef are responsible for the pink beaches. If you love whales, visit in April when you’re likely to see them playing in the ocean off the south shore of the island.

Castle Harbour in Bermuda is home to one of the world’s rarest birds, the Bermuda Petrel or Cahow. It was believed to be extinct for 300 years and was rediscovered in 1951. As the world’s oldest British colony, if you go to watch a parliamentary debate, you can see the Speaker of the House wearing a white wig. The architecture here features whitewashed stepped roofs. The roofs are designed to channel rainwater into underground tanks, which is the main supply of fresh water as there are no rivers or lakes here.

Many people believe Bermuda is in the Caribbean – it isn’t. It’s located 650 miles off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, 774 miles from New York City, 3,000 miles from London, and 1128 miles from Miami. Its location is in the Atlantic Ocean, 940 miles north of Nassau, Bahamas. From the air the island looks like a fishhook – the island is 21 square miles and the country consists of 181 named islands and islets.

Capital of Bermuda

Hamilton has been the capital city since 1815. The original capital was St. George’s – today, St. George’s is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Climate in Bermuda

Despite its location, the climate is mild semitropical year-round with temperatures ranging from 68 to 84 degrees. Humidity typically ranges from 71 to 84 per cent and the average rainfall is 57.6 inches. Best yet, water temperatures in the summer reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Restaurants and Lodging

From simple and inexpensive to elegant and specialty dining, Bermuda has more than 150 restaurants. While hours may vary, most open at 11 a.m. on weekdays, noon Saturdays. Enjoy a fine selection of restaurants offering formal to casual dining to fit any budget.

There is a variety of lodging choices here including bed and breakfast inns, housekeeping cottages, clubs, cottage colonies, small hotels, and resorts. Some of he resorts offer special packages year-round.

Getting around Bermuda

Mopeds, bicycles, taxis, buses, ferries and horse-drawn carriages are the primary means of transportation. There are no rental cars in Bermuda. Due to a strong environmental commitment, only one car is permitted per household.

Getting to Bermuda

Most visitors arrive by air. American Airlines, Continental, Delta, JetBlue Airways, Northwest Air Lines, United Airlines, US Airways, USA 3000, Air Canada and British Airways serve Bermuda. Non-stop service is available from Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Miami, Newark, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Halifax and Toronto. Connecting service is available from all other major cities.

A variety of cruise lines also serve Bermuda from April through October.